BIO160 Unit 12 Quiz

Question 1

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following structures is considered the voice box, which contains the vocal cords?

Trachea

Pharynx

Larynx

Epiglottis

Thyroid Cartilage

Question 2

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following is the first process of cellular respiration, in which glucose is broken down?

Krebs Cycle

Pyruvate Oxidation

Glycolysis

Electron Transport Chain

IncorrectQuestion 3

0 / 10 pts

The majority of carbon dioxide (CO2) is transported from the tissues to the lungs as:

HCO3-

whole CO2

dissolved CO2

bound to white blood cells

bound to hemoglobin

Question 4

10 / 10 pts

A disease in which there is a physical blockage of the air passageway, such as asthma is classified as a _________ disorder.

Restrictive

Upper Respiratory

Lower Respiratory

Obstructive

Acute

Question 5

10 / 10 pts

Expiration is typically passive, as no muscular effort is required.

True

False

IncorrectQuestion 6

0 / 10 pts

The anatomical result of the alveoli is:

to maximize surface area

to encompass the respiratory tree

to increase the bond between oxygen and carbon dioxide

to minimize bacterial infection

to keep pH within physiological limits

IncorrectQuestion 7

0 / 10 pts

Which of the following structures is not a part of the lower respiratory tract? (select all that apply)

Trachea

Larynx

Pharynx

Primary bronchi

Alveoli

IncorrectQuestion 8

0 / 10 pts

Where is oxygen specifically used within the cell?

Kreb’s cycle / ETC

Anaerobic glycolysis

Lipid glycolysis

Protein glycolysis

Ribosomes

Golgi Apparatus

Question 9

10 / 10 pts

During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts which increases the volume of the thoracic cavity.

True

False

UnansweredQuestion 10

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The failure to breathe after a long period of time is called ________.

Dyspnea

Apnea

Respiratory Arrest

Hypoxia

Eupnea

Quiz Score: 50 out of 100